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A bowl filled with okra in a market. Irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, is a digestive disorder that affects about 20 percent of adults in the United States, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disorders.
Malisani recommends adding 1-2 drops of the oil (available at health food stores) in water to help reduce gas and bloating. Malisani says eating proteins or carbohydrates with vegetables, especially raw vegetables with animal protein can help speed up bowel movement. Sometimes though, itâs best not to mix food.